Wildlife populations may be a significant source of infection for humans and domestic animals while in some cases being themselves endangered by pathogens. The ... » 

Wildlife populations may be a significant source of infection for humans and domestic animals while in some cases being themselves endangered by pathogens. The development of sustainable approaches to the management of wildlife diseases is fundamental to the protection of human health, agriculture, and endangered species. This book provides an authoritative contemporary review of the major issues and challenges in the management of disease in wild mammals. The text presents discussion of basic approaches to disease management, with reference to specific challenges presented by wild mammal populations and in the light of the results of recent research. «